Precious Metals

Dragline on open pit coal mine

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. China and coal; ASX gold sector; outlook for energy sector; iron ore prices.

Feb 09 2017

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More copper and less gold production is expected from OZ Minerals in coming years and Carrapateena’s imminent feasibility study could be a catalyst for the stock.

Jan 31 2017


Dragline on open pit coal mine

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Silver use in PV cells; tight zinc markets; China’s coal policies; dividend outlook for miners.

Jan 30 2017

Gold Mining

Gold miner Evolution Mining is cashing up and brokers laud the company for its production and debt-free potential.

Jan 30 2017


Previous Stories

The Overnight Report: Calm Erupts

Jul 15 2015

Global markets settled down last night but remained largely positive ahead of tonight’s Greek vote. Dow up 75. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Tsipras Lays Down

Jul 14 2015

Tsipras has capitulated and accepted the creditors’ deal but will it pass through the Greek parliament? Dow up 217. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Equities, Precious & Base Metals And Grains

Jul 13 2015

Have resource equities overshot? Potential for short term improvements in some metals prices but brokers subdued about the longer term.


The Monday Report

Jul 13 2015

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Communists Invade Shanghai

Jul 10 2015

The Chinese government’s desperate efforts to halt its stock market crash finally paid off yesterday. Dow up 33. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Chinese Burn

Jul 09 2015

Wall Street tumbles on China as iron ore falls 11% despite a rebound in base metals and a glimmer of hope for Greece. Dow down 261. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: A Walk On The Wild Side

Jul 08 2015

Wall Street followed Australia’s astonishing reversal yesterday with the biggest intraday turnaround in four years. Metal prices were slaughtered last night. Dow up 93. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Commodities Cop The Bulk Of It

Jul 07 2015

Global stock markets held up relatively well in the wake of the “no” vote but on the Greece/China quinella, oil, iron ore and copper took a hit. Dow down 46. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jul 06 2015

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Holding Pattern

Jul 03 2015

The world has squared up ahead of Sunday, and the US long weekend. Dow down 27. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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